[TheForge] PlasmaCam Alternatives

Tue Dec 17 21:30:02 2002

Norm Larson and I are putting a couple of computer driven, stepper motor 
machines together. We're at the stage of having a functional prototype, 
working on an improved machine. Off the top of my head (dangerous 
territory), I think we spent less than $500 on the hardware and about 
the same on software. $600-800 all told. Note, this is with dutiful 
scrounging and some knowledge of electronics.

Functional means that the table moves when the computer tells it to, it 
just moves a little more than intended. Squares have divots on the 
corners, circles are elliptical--some slop in the system. Looks like the 
electronics works ok, need to tighten up the mechanical parts.

Steve Smith

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> I was paying attention to the thread on PlasamaCam alternatives. Did anyone ever establish take define a "kit" and anticipated cost for a home built?
> 
> Ray Miller
> Cincinnati
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